What to do and see in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

November 22, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈnejɾu]) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the state of São Paulo.
Restaurants in State of Rio de Janeiro

1. Igreja Presbiteriana de Valenca

Rua Benjamin Guimaraes 124 Esplanada Do Cruzeiro, Valenca, State of Rio de Janeiro 27600-000 Brazil 552424534658
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Igreja Presbiteriana de Valenca

2. Spanish Church in Buzios RJ

Rua do Canto 712 Bairro Bosque de Geriba., Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil +5531992760881 http://www.facebook.com/hispanosbuzios
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Spanish Church in Buzios RJ

3. Jerusalem Cultural Center

Avenida Dom Helder Camara 3 970 Del Castilho, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20771-003 Brazil +55 21 97042-9154 [email protected] http://centroculturaljerusalem.com.br
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5.0 based on 773 reviews

Jerusalem Cultural Center

The cultural center jerusalem is a site that houses the first-century jerusalem model d. C. An incredible place for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Israel and Jewish culture.

Reviewed By JackMillerTrek - Czech Republic, null

A tour of ancient Jerusalem, a well-designed model, rich in detail and having your own very friendly and knowledgeable local guide to history, this place is worth visiting, it exudes incredible peace and learning.

4. Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus Crucificado e do Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Rua Pedro Rodrigues do Carmo, Bom Jesus Do Itabapoana, State of Rio de Janeiro 28360-000 Brazil
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus Crucificado e do Imaculado Coracao de Maria

5. Igreja de Sao Francisco Xavier

Avenida Quintino Bocaiuva São Francisco, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil (21) 2711-1670 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Igreja de Sao Francisco Xavier

6. Sao Bento Monastery

Rua Dom Gerardo 40 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-030 Brazil +55(21) 2206-8100 http://guides.hurb.com/mosteiro-de-sao-bento-rj/?cmp=55498
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4.5 based on 2,600 reviews

Sao Bento Monastery

Gregorian chants are performed on Sundays at this Benedictine complex, which was completed in 1641 and contains a spectacular church altar.

Reviewed By CJW913 - De Pere, United States

Benedictine monks from Bahia founded the Sao Bento Monastery in 1590, which is located in the hills of Sao Bento. Built between 1617 and 1641, the simple white exterior of the building reflects the simplicity of the time, but gives no hint of the opulence of the gilded Baroque interior. Stepping inside, and seeing the carvings, paintings, statues, and gilding literally takes your breath away. It is such a sensory overload that my brain could not take it all in! This is by far one of the most splendorous church interiors that I have ever seen--and I have seen many while visiting 140 countries. A number of the works on display were carved by one of the monks, Frei Domingos da Conceicao (1643-1718), including the main altar, and the statues of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. One needs more time than my husband were given on our private tour of Rio to take in all the riches of this abbey church.

7. Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

Praca Pio X, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20040-020 Brazil 021 2233-2324 http://www.riodejaneiroaqui.com/pt/igreja-candelaria.html
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4.5 based on 1,458 reviews

Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

Reviewed By AlejandroM862 - Reisenberg, Austria

I have special interest for the Portuguese colonial history and, having seen Portuguese churches in Asia, Europe and South America, I think this has been one of my favourite one worldwide so far. The facade is impressive. The works inside include paintings showing scenes of Portuguese travelers which can capture so much your attention (you have to look upwards immediately after entering the nave, there is a long row of them before you reach the trancept). It is worth stay a long while to stare and explore. It is also very well kept.

8. Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida

Rua Dois, Vila do Abraao, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23912-415 Brazil
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida

9. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

Rua Sao Pedro Alcantara 60, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-300 Brazil +55 24 22424300 http://www.catedraldepetropolis.org.br
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4.5 based on 3,808 reviews

Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

This is the resting place of Brazil's last Emperor, Dom Pedro II and his family. It is a beautiful church completed only in the 1920s. A must visit when in Petropolis.

10. Igreja de Sant'Ana

Ladera da Praia dos Ossos, Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro 28950-000 Brazil
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4.5 based on 476 reviews

Igreja de Sant'Ana

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